NEWS RELEASE
DATE: September 5th, 2020
SUBJECT: Gang member arrested for Firearm
LOCATION: 900 Block of East Second Street
CONTACT: Jose Velazquez, Senior Officer
(805) 385-3290 | jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org
On September 5th, 2020, at approximately 4:30 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop on a white Dodge Charger for a vehicle code violation in the 900 block of E. Second St. A subject in the vehicle was found to be on probation with search terms. During a search, a loaded concealed and unregistered firearm was located in the vicinity of a 17 year old documented gang member. That juvenile was arrested for multiple felony firearms violations. The adult driver, Jose Reyes (23 years old) was arrested for allowing a passenger to have a firearm in the vehicle. A third passenger was also arrested for a separate offense.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 5th, 2020 / 2310 hours